Free Shows By Metric, Erykah Badu & More

Red Bull gives you wings … and tickets to free shows! The energy drink company is launching a concert series in 10 U.S. cities this month featuring free shows headlined by acts including Metric and Erykah Badu, with support from local Red Bull Sound Select artists.

Brought to you by Red Bull Sound Select, the program aims “to support local music scenes and the people who push them forward.” The newest artists in the program will be introduced to fans through the free Red Bull Sound Select Presents showcases being held July 26-28 in New York, West Hollywood, Chicago, Nashville, Austin, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas, Minneapolis and Seattle. 

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VH1 Divas, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, Calif.

Along with Metric and Erykah Badu, headliners include Black Lips, Azealia Banks, Frightened Rabbit, The Dandy Warhols, The Gaslight Anthem, The Airborne Toxic Event, Yeasayer and Dirty Projectors.

Folks referred to as “some of the most respected music voices in each city” and “local music influences” curate the lineup for the showcase. Those artists get to help pick the fans who are invited to attend the gigs, awarding the most passionate music lovers with tickets.

For the chance to receive tickets, log on to RedBullSoundSelect.com, create a profile and then choose photos, videos and tweets from your social media accounts to show off your passion for music and your local scene.

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Party In The Park, Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, Ga.

Here is the schedule for the Red Bull Sound Select Presents showcases:

Friday, July 26
Atlanta, Ga., Terminal West: Black Lips, Juicy J, $2 Fabo, Noot D’Noot, 4-Ize

Philadelphia, Pa., Starlight Ballroom: Azealia Banks, Mike Taylor, Khari Mateen

Dallas, Texas, The Prophet Bar: Erykah Badu and The Cannabinoids, Larry g(ee), Dustin Cavazos

Saturday, July 27
West Hollywood, Calif., House Of Blues: Frightened Rabbit, Gothic Tropic, Tapioca and the Flea, Hott MT

Austin, Texas, Stubb’s Bar-B-Q / Waller Creek Amphitheatre: The Dandy Warhols, Theophilus London, The Sour Notes, Gentleman Rogues

Chicago, Ill., House Of Blues: Metric, Gemini Club, My Gold Mask

New York, N.Y., Irving Plaza: The Gaslight Anthem, Dave Hause, Frances and the Foundation, The Scandals

Nashville, Tenn., Marathon Music Works: The Airborne Toxic Event, Swayze, Alanna Royale, The Electric Hearts

Minneapolis, Minn., First Avenue: Yeasayer, Umami, Strange Names

Sunday, July 28
Seattle, Wash., Neumos: Dirty Projectors, Pure Bathing Culture, Eighteen Individual Eyes, The Grizzled Mighty

You won’t want to wait to request your free tickets because registration closes Friday, July 12.   

For more information visit RedBullSoundSelect.com.
 

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